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J18 XJB

2016 BMW 730

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

42,593 mi
Last recorded42,593 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 XJB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 38,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 75,700 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 67,224 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 67,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2022 23,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 14,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 52,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 17,587 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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J18 XJB is a 2016 BMW 730 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 58,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 XJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J18 XJB is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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